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Movie studio A24 is dipping its (metaphorical) hands into the confectionery world. 

Before joining Nestlé, Thompson served as CEO of Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, and has held several leadership roles at The Clorox Company and Procter & Gamble.

We recently talked with Elvin Willgrass, VP of sales, Freedom Confectionery, about how the company tracks consumer taste trends, and keeps an eye out for emerging trends.

After years of R&D, SmartSweets is cracking the code on a low-sugar chew and officially entering the cinnamon category.

The website is offering consumers everything from peppermint bark and Christmas truffles to its Holly Jolly Jingle mix and Santa pants.

In Good Taste has released a Wine + Chocolate Gift Set, which includes five In Good Taste wines paired with Bissinger's chocolates. 

This marks the first time Tajín, the No. 1 chile-lime seasoning in the U.S., has been added into chocolate items.

The company's goal is for its patrons to experience a Japanese Christmas from the comfort of their home while delighting in premium snacks and exclusive goodies.

We recently touched base with a representative from Mondelēz International about the rising trend of gummy candy, as well as Swedish Fish's consistent growth and plans for continued innovation into 2025.

The product, which launched exclusively at Trulieve's 21 Arizona dispensaries in November, is now hitting dispensary shelves across the state.